Second gear transmission shift delay

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
800,000 MILES
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ZEESHAN KHAN
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Dear Sir,


I have the van listed above. I having the problem during driving, first gear easy to drive, second gear delay to change and being bobber to change. could you please help?


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Rao
Aug 10, 2013 at 9:54 PM
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CADIEMAN
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You will need to take it to a transmission shop to have it tested.
Aug 15, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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ZEESHAN KHAN
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dear Sir,

Thanks for your reply.

i have checked with specialist computer scanner shop there is no problem.

i need some tips to have idea about the about issue.

could any one help?


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Rao
Aug 16, 2013 at 5:14 AM
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CADIEMAN
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you will need to test the vacuum at the round shift modulator on the trans.if okay replace the mod.
Aug 17, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Are there any codes stored in the system? That would give us a clue to the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

I would start by changing the fluid and filter. Dirty fluid will effect how the valves work in the valve body for shifting.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Roy
Apr 10, 2020 at 8:05 AM
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